In the News

  1. September 28, 2014

    Stephen Forrest, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, and material science and engineering, spoke about extending the lifetime of blue organic light emitting diodes, which could lead to longer battery life in smartphones and produce better TV display screens.

    The Times of India
  2. September 28, 2014

    Ilsedore Cleeves, doctoral student in astronomy, was quoted about research by her and her colleagues that traced the origins of water in our solar system to before the formation of the sun.

    The Christian Science Monitor
  3. September 28, 2014

    Erik Gordon, clinical assistant professor of business and law, was interviewed about Sears losing a potential lender as it attempts to shore up its difficult financial position.

    Bloomberg
  4. September 25, 2014

    “Walking is an inexpensive, low-risk and accessible form of exercise and it turns out that combined with nature and group settings, it may be a very powerful, under-utilized stress buster,” said Dr. Sara Warber, clinical associate professor of family medicine.

    The Economic Times (India)
  5. September 25, 2014

    “The opportunity to perform on George Gershwin’s piano will be extraordinarily inspirational for our students and faculty,” said Christopher Kendall, professor and dean of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

    The New York Times
  6. September 25, 2014

    Dr. James Carpenter, professor of orthopaedic surgery, was quoted in a story about the increase in knee and hip replacements among active, retired baby boomers.

    Detroit Free Press
  7. September 24, 2014

    A story about food addiction quoted Ashley Gearhardt, assistant professor of psychology: “Sitting in the room with clients, you never hear people say, ‘Oh my God, I came home after a hard day and I was just craving broccoli and cauliflower so bad that I had a massive binge on these vegetables.'”

    The Huffington Post
  8. September 24, 2014

    Sarita Yardi Schoenebeck, assistant professor of information, was quoted in a story about the risks of posting pictures of children on Facebook.

    The Guardian (U.K.)
  9. September 24, 2014

    Research by Terri Orbuch, senior research professor at the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, shows that frequent small acts of kindness are a predictor of happiness in a relationship.

    Time
  10. September 23, 2014

    In a column about how phone calls have become unwanted intrusions, Scott W. Campbell, associate professor of communication studies, said: “Now, calling on a phone is almost like a violation. It’s very greedy for your social presence, and texting is not.”

    The Globe and Mail (Toronto)